Bruno Guimaraes then struck in stoppage-time to secure Newcastle’s seventh win from their last nine league games, lifting them to third place in the EPL
Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali exults after scoring vs Chelsea. Pic/AFP
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired them to a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Tonali put the Magpies ahead after just two minutes of their Premier League clash at St James’ Park following a devastating counter-attack before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on centre-back Sven Botman in the 35th minute.
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Bruno Guimaraes then struck in stoppage-time to secure Newcastle’s seventh win from their last nine league games, lifting them to third place in the EPL.
Eddie Howe’s side — aiming to feature in the Champions League for the second time in three seasons — are one point above fourth-placed Manchester City and three points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea and sixth-placed Aston Villa.
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